Post by sangvincent on Mar 10, 2014 11:13:50 GMT -5

I was serious, by the way, how many of you would be interested in coming to Asheville, Halloween weekend Oct. 31-Nov. 2? I'm really sad the festival isn't happening anymore, but I think it would be great if we all could still get together.

Post by wannaberoo'ing on Mar 10, 2014 11:18:55 GMT -5

I was serious, by the way, how many of you would be interested in coming to Asheville, Halloween weekend Oct. 31-Nov. 2? I'm really sad the festival isn't happening anymore, but I think it would be great if we all could still get together.

If we're able to, we'd love to go to Asheville sometime in the fall and do something inforoo-related. Appease the loss a little. We can still catch some shows, too, I'm sure.

Post by culloweird on Mar 10, 2014 11:27:29 GMT -5

First the City of Asheville cancels Bele Chere... a 30 year old fest that happens downtown annually. They said businesses downtown suffered due to the closure of downtown for 4 days (even though I've never seen the bars so full). I assume those businesses were still counting on MOEMS money. Now those businesses are really going to suffer... Good job Asheville.

Oh, and if everyone still wants to come to Asheville in the fall- might I suggest we all meet up for Christmas Jam? Happens every year in the civic center... hosted by Warren Haynes himself! Its a little pricy for a one off, but the money goes to charity!

Post by sleepy on Mar 10, 2014 11:32:55 GMT -5

Fuck a duck running. :(

Moogfest 2011 was one of my favourite festival experiences ever, and the only city fest I've attended that really had that camping fest vibe. As I'm sure others will attest, Asheville is the perfect setting for a festival, and Halloween the perfect weekend.

Their lineups always had everything I thought Bonnaroo was lacking - and even though I'm now on the other side of the world, I was still hoping I might someday return. It's one of a very small handful of festivals worldwide that I would buy a ticket for without knowing the lineup... alas, no more.

Post by wannaberoo'ing on Mar 10, 2014 11:33:10 GMT -5

Yeah, count us in for a meet-up sometime in the fall. If we are moving around that time, we won't make it, but for now, absolutely hell yes to visiting Asheville and hanging. When you guys decide a weekend, let me know! so I can make a reservation.

Post by custeph on Mar 10, 2014 11:40:15 GMT -5

Nothing would make me happier then to plan a fall Inforoo Panda meetup in Asheville. I would do anything to make this happen.

There were so many things that made MOEMS the perfect festival for me, but it being located so close to home, during the school year, made it easy for me to do. FFF & Bear Creek, as much as I would LOVE to attend, are realistically not possible for me for several more years.

Post by pondo ROCKS on Mar 10, 2014 12:12:14 GMT -5

After their awesome lineup last year, I had decided to take the plunge to go this year and then this happens...WTF???? I mean, SERIOUSLY? I could understand if last year's lineup had sucked balls or something but this is a shocker to me.

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Post by garageland on Mar 10, 2014 12:17:16 GMT -5

After their awesome lineup last year, I had decided to take the plunge to go this year and then this happens...WTF???? I mean, SERIOUSLY? I could understand if last year's lineup had sucked balls or something but this is a shocker to me.

That's probably why, honestly. From the sounds of it, they didn't do so hot with ticket sales.

Post by pondo ROCKS on Mar 10, 2014 12:19:20 GMT -5

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Post by Dave Maynar on Mar 10, 2014 12:20:43 GMT -5

After their awesome lineup last year, I had decided to take the plunge to go this year and then this happens...WTF???? I mean, SERIOUSLY? I could understand if last year's lineup had sucked balls or something but this is a shocker to me.

That's probably why, honestly. From the sounds of it, they didn't do so hot with ticket sales.

Did it ever sell out last year?

I think it was their best year of the four but still fell short of what they expected it to be.

Post by Rothric on Mar 10, 2014 12:21:52 GMT -5

This really is shocking news, especially after seeing last year's lineup.

I never made it out to MOEMS, but it was definitely something that was alluring.

I'd be curious to know how far off they were from being profitable last year. Perhaps their business model required them to scale up slightly, and Asheville wasn't able to accommodate? Pure, wild speculation of course, would love to know the full story.

Post by pondo ROCKS on Mar 10, 2014 12:25:39 GMT -5

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